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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.17, 4,584.34 and 976.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.17, 4,584.34 and 976.70 is: 1,464.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.17 : 4,584.34 = 976.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.17/4,584.34 = 976.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.17x = 4,584.34 × 976.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.17x = 4,477,537.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,477,537.56/3,057.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.60

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